Guided Tours

Paris Notre-Dame Exterior Guided Tour with Cathedral Free Entry

Name: Paris Notre-Dame Exterior Guided Tour with Cathedral Free Entry
Start: 2026-07-28T12:15:00
End: 2026-07-28T13:15:00
Location: Paris

Duration

1 hr - 1 hr 15 mins

Open today

7:50am - 7:00pm

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Guided tour

4.3/5(426)

Karen S

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Linda did an excellent job of bringing history to life with her various explanations about the exterior of Notre Dame. She did so in an animated and colorful manner which captured my (historical) imagination. There were several teens and a young boy in our group and they even paid attention! I was sorry when the tour ended. Go Linda! One special note: Linds mentioned to a couple of the teen girls that they would need to cover their shoulders and part of their legs so there was concern about how they would do that since they didn't have any scarfs or coverups. As it turns out, an employee of Notre Dame had a large bin and was handing out free scarves to those who needed them when one got through the long queue to enter. I assume they do this on a daily basis but couldn't verify?

Luiz O

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

We really liked our guide, Giuri, who was very knowledgeable about the history of Paris, very friendly, and an excellent communicator. We regret that the advertising is misleading regarding admission to the cathedral. The tour did not end with direct access to the cathedral, as suggested. Your company didn’t need to create that false impression.

Get an easy intro to Paris's island cathedral; hear its stories outside with a guide, then continue inside afterward at your own pace.

Join your expert guide for a focused walk around the façades, portals, towers, and gargoyles, with cathedral entry included after the tour.

Hear how Notre-Dame has changed over the centuries as your guide shares stories of fire and restoration, plus Île de la Cité legends and life.

Look up at the sculpted west front, Gallery of Kings, rose windows, bell towers, gargoyles, and flying buttresses as your guide points out details.

Upgrade to a small-group tour or an interior guided visit with official headsets, and choose from English, Spanish, French, Italian, or German commentary based on your ticket.

Guided tour of Notre-Dame exterior

Free entry to Notre-Dame Cathedral

Assisted entry for a self-guided interior visit [as per option selected]

Guided interior tour with headsets [as per option selected]

Professional English, Spanish, French, Italian or German-speaking guide [as per option selected]

Shared group of 15 guests or small-group [as per option selected]

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Karen S
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Linda did an excellent job of bringing history to life with her various explanations about the exterior of Notre Dame. She did so in an animated and colorful manner which captured my (historical) imagination. There were several teens and a young boy in our group and they even paid attention! I was sorry when the tour ended. Go Linda! One special note: Linds mentioned to a couple of the teen girls that they would need to cover their shoulders and part of their legs so there was concern about how they would do that since they didn't have any scarfs or coverups. As it turns out, an employee of Notre Dame had a large bin and was handing out free scarves to those who needed them when one got through the long queue to enter. I assume they do this on a daily basis but couldn't verify?
Luiz O
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
We really liked our guide, Giuri, who was very knowledgeable about the history of Paris, very friendly, and an excellent communicator. We regret that the advertising is misleading regarding admission to the cathedral. The tour did not end with direct access to the cathedral, as suggested. Your company didn’t need to create that false impression.
Meyer, K
Family
Verified booking
Last week
Our guide, Alex, was great—he switched to excellent German on the spot since we were the only ones there. We got a wonderful, humorous overview of French history and insights into the origins and history of Notre Dame, complete with lots of interesting details!!
Franklin S
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Ann Borries was an amazing guide with an incredible amount of knowledge. She explained everything clearly and made the experience both enjoyable and informative. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a wonderful day in Paris.
Natalia M
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
I found the tour interesting; providing historical and cultural context is important when appreciating the places we visit. The guide was very open to discussion. We learned a lot and enjoyed the experience.

Discover Notre-Dame’s Gothic exterior with a guided 60-minute tour, followed by assisted free entry for your own interior visit.

Getting started

Meet your professional guide near Notre-Dame Cathedral on the Île de la Cité and join your shared or small-group tour, depending on the option you select. After a brief introduction to the cathedral’s 850-year history and the 2019 fire and restoration, your guide leads you to the western side of the building to begin exploring the exterior details up close.

What to expect

Notre-Dame Paris Tickets

Your visit focuses first on the exterior architecture and stories of Notre-Dame, then continues with your own self-guided time inside the cathedral.

Features

Explore Notre-Dame's Gothic exterior as your guide explains its sculpted portals, rose windows, gargoyles, flying buttresses, and restoration after the 2019 fire.

Discover the cathedral's connection to medieval Paris, Victor Hugo, and, on select English-guided tours, Napoleon Bonaparte.

Follow an English, Spanish, French, Italian, or German-speaking guide in a shared or small-group tour, depending on your ticket choice.

After the 60-minute exterior tour, enjoy assisted entry for a self-guided interior visit, or upgrade to an official guided interior tour with headsets.

What to bring

Bring a valid photo ID for entry.

Keep your ticket with you, as you may need to show it in different areas of the cathedral.

What’s not allowed

Do not bring large bags, suitcases, or oversized luggage.

Do not bring pets, except for registered service animals.

Do not smoke, eat, or drink inside the cathedral.

Do not use flash photography, tripods, or filming equipment.

Do not make loud conversations or phone calls; please keep the atmosphere peaceful.

Accessibility

The cathedral is accessible for visitors with mobility impairments.

Wheelchairs are available on request at the entrance, subject to availability.

Accessible toilets are available within the cathedral.

Additional information

Wear modest attire to enter the cathedral; avoid short shorts, mini-skirts, sleeveless or revealing tops, and offensive imagery. Men must remove hats.

Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled entry or tour start time to ensure a smooth experience.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.